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Just
days following the ASEAN Tourism Forum where tourism ministers called for peace and
unity around the world, the host country Cambodia, who did
such an excellent job in promoting its beautiful country to the worlds
tourism industry, has suffered from major riots in its capital Phnom
Penh. Last
night a days long demonstration by Cambodian students erupted into riots, with Thai nationals
but mainly Thai property being the main target of the students anger.
The students were reacting to a famous Thai actresses alleged comments
about, Cambodia, its people and national monuments. The
Royal Phnom Penh Hotel which was one of the official hotels for the ATF,
was completely destroyed, as were many other Thai
holdings in Phnom Penh.
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No
casualties have been reported. More
to come.. |
